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Pro Bowl update

Email|Link|Comments (3) By Mike Reiss, Globe Staff November 25, 07 05:15 PM

Here are some updated numbers from fan Pro Bowl voting, through Nov. 25, with a list of the leading vote-getters in the AFC at each position (Patriots players in italics):

Quarterback
Tom Brady (564,762)

Running back
Joseph Addai (392,533)

Fullback
Lorenzo Neal (248,950)

Wide receiver
Randy Moss (439,637)

Tight end
Antonio Gates (254,543)

Offensive tackle
Matt Light (233,494)

Left guard
Eric Steinbach (246,705)

Center
Jeff Saturday (213,365)

Defensive end
Dwight Freeney (252,871)

Interior defensive lineman
Vince Wilfork (131,408)

Outside linebacker
Shawne Merriman (185,178)

Inside linebacker
Tedy Bruschi (157,036)

Cornerback
Champ Bailey (232,191)

Strong safety
Troy Polamalu (173,377)

Free safety
Ed Reed (139,360)

Kicker
Adam Vinatieri (96,870)

Kick returner
Wes Welker (85,522)

Punter
Chris Hanson (67,937)

Special teams
Larry Izzo (136,811)

EXTRA POINTS: Tom Brady is the second leading vote getter in the NFL, behind Brett Favre. ... Randy Moss is fourth. ... Fan voting accounts for one-third of the voting process, and continues on NFL.com through Dec. 11. Players and coaches account for the final two-thirds of the voting; they will vote Dec. 13.

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I knew the pro bowl was a political load of crap, but not to the extent that Dwight Freeney can lead the AFC in defensive end votes. That and Troy Polamalu getting in every year based on past success. He's good, but the Pro Bowl is for players who have excelled that year.

Posted by Jay November 25, 07 06:15 PM

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Vince Wilfork deserves every single vote he recieves...interior-linemanNEVER get the attention they deserve; he's an anchor on the defense and no doubt a young leader on a team full of 'em!

Posted by Rob November 25, 07 06:29 PM

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Tom Jackson really screwed up that expression. Do any of the ESPN guys really have a command of the language? It's pathetic.

Posted by Mike's Dogs November 25, 07 07:34 PM

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